- Enrollment
- 3,983
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Brooklyn, NY
Ps 52 Sheepshead Bay
Federal NCES profile for Ps 52 Sheepshead Bay, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360015302230
👥 S:T ratio 42
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 52 Sheepshead Bay earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of New York schools.
- #216 of 262
- schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.5:1
- large classes for New York
- 80.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 52 Sheepshead Bay has class sizes larger than 84% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 52 Sheepshead Bay ranks #216 of 262 schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #22 · New York
NCES ID 360015302230 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-55 students YoY
Ps 52 Sheepshead Bay shrank from 741 students in 2022-23 to 686 in 2023-24 (-7.4%).
Teacher FTE added 48.9 → 53.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-55 students YoY 360015302230 · Brooklyn, NY Other · MID · TRAD
695 enr · 14.5:1 · 80.8% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: James Madison High School (3,983 students)
Ps 52 Sheepshead Bay shrank from 741 students in 2022-23 to 686 in 2023-24 (-7.4%). Teacher FTE added 48.9 → 53.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 52 Sheepshead Bay in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- James Madison
James Madison High School
3,983 students
- Midwood High S
Midwood High School
3,657 students
- Ps 206 Joseph 1,508
Ps 206 Joseph F Lamb
1,508 students
- Jhs 234 Arthur 1,447
Jhs 234 Arthur W Cunningham
1,447 students
- Ps 197 Kings H 1,074
Ps 197 Kings Highway Academy (the)
1,074 students
- This school 695
Ps 52 Sheepshead Bay
695 students
What this shows Ps 52 Sheepshead Bay reports 695 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 52 Sheepshead Bay compares
Ps 52 Sheepshead Bay is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.5:1 | ▲ 23% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.8% | ▲ 44% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 695 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
695
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
80.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% above the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 84% in New York - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
56.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Student demographics
White 53.2%
Asian 18.3%
Hispanic or Latino 16.5%
African American 9.1%
Two or More 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: White at 53.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.8, Ps 52 Sheepshead Bay is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 52 Sheepshead Bay Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Madison High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Midwood High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 206 Joseph F Lamb | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jhs 234 Arthur W Cunningham | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 197 Kings Highway Academy (the) | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 52 Sheepshead Bay's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,657
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,508
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,447
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,074
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~695 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 52 Sheepshead Bay
How many students attend Ps 52 Sheepshead Bay?
Ps 52 Sheepshead Bay has 695 students enrolled. It is a public school in Brooklyn, NY. CCD year-over-year: 741 (2022-23) → 686 (2023-24), down 55.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 52 Sheepshead Bay?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 52 Sheepshead Bay is 14.5:1, which is 23% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 52 Sheepshead Bay?
80.8% of students at Ps 52 Sheepshead Bay are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 52 Sheepshead Bay?
The largest demographic group at Ps 52 Sheepshead Bay is White at 53.2% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 52 Sheepshead Bay?
Ps 52 Sheepshead Bay has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Ps 52 Sheepshead Bay rank among schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 52 Sheepshead Bay ranks #216 of 262 schools in Brooklyn, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Brooklyn on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #22?
Besides Ps 52 Sheepshead Bay, New York City Geographic District #22 also operates James Madison High School (3,983 students), Midwood High School (3,657 students), and Ps 206 Joseph F Lamb (1,508 students). See the New York City Geographic District #22 district page for the complete list.